T.J. Kiernan Appointed Director Of Radio In 1936

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Dr T.J. Kiernan, Director of Radio 1935-40 succeeded Séamus Clandillon as Director of Broadcasting. He was transferred from the Department of External Affairs when an interview board failed to agree an appointment.

Title

An Gaedhael agus an Rádíó

Production Year

1936

Publisher Broadcaster

RTÉ & Conradh na Gaeilge

Material Type

Document

Clip title

T.J. Kiernan Appointed Director Of Radio In 1936

Extended description

Kiernan set up local programme committees nationwide and developed talks and drama. During his time the poet W.B. Yeats was interviewed for radio. Sadly this recording does not survive.

Local keywords

T.J. Kiernan, Broadcast Media, 2RN, Broadcasting, Radio, RTÉ, 1930s

Geographical coverage

Ireland

Topic

The Media

First broadcast channel

2RN

Country of production

Ireland

IPR restrictions

Rights Reserved - Free Access

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